$166,400 – $348,800
Listed on Nike, Inc.’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Nike seeks a senior design leader to establish creative direction for apparel collaborations with external partners, driving brand elevation through narrative-driven storytelling and seasonal concept development. This role suits an experienced designer with team leadership experience who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on creative excellence across multiple collections and consumer segments.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in design or related field, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of apparel design experience
- Leadership experience managing designer teams
- Strategic thinking about product positioning and collections
- Strong knowledge of fashion and lifestyle trends
- Proficiency in industrial design fundamentals including sketching, color theory, and textile application
- Adobe CC proficiency
- Portfolio demonstrating non-computer-based creative design
Nice to have
- Digital tools and 3D design experience
- Experience with cross-category partnerships